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Probable 'iPhone SE 2' exposed by European regulatory agency
I would buy a new budget SE if it has an improved screen and front-facing camera, otherwise, I'll stick with the current model.
I would also buy a premium iPhone SE if it has a similar footprint to the current model. Us smaller phone aficionados deserve the notch too.
I will not use a phone as large as the iPhone 8 or iPhone X. Ever.
I know I'm not alone. I know four people with SEs who prefer the smaller footprint and screen size and are not budget consumers. A premium SE would be a wonderful addition to the iPhone lineup. -
Apple's HomePod gets FCC approval, hinting at upcoming launch
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Apple pushes Amazon Prime Video on Apple TV with 'What's New' screen, paid Twitter ads
While it's great to have this content available directly on Apple TV (you could previously stream from any iOS device, though presumably not in 4k), the Prime Video app itself is a turd. It sports a variety of non-standard interaction models, small type, and is slow loading and when navigating. One of the worst apps on tvOS, to be sure.
It's a weak effort I'd personally be embarrassed to promote, but I get why Apple is doing so because it's a significant, inexpensive content library which is also (thankfully) available through the much more responsive TV App.
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Apple to borrow again with company's first-ever Canadian dollar bond
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Apple HR head Denise Young Smith takes up new role as VP for 'Inclusion and Diversity'
It's remarkable how out of touch people remain, as evidenced by a number of folks in this thread. Diversity in and of itself is a boon to Apple, particularly as they continue to serve increasingly diverse customers, cultures, and behavioural groups.
Diverse teams offer a clearer path to insight and innovation, and push previously homogenous groups to grow and accomplish new things by bringing new perspectives, capabilities, and POVs to the table.
This isn't about filling a hiring quota; it's about good business, the by-product of which means being a good corporate citizen in supporting efforts to get more diverse youth into the fields where Apple is missing voices due to a systemic lack of diversity.
Yes, it's a complex issue that begins with kids, and includes efforts at the professional level, and every education and career milestone in between. Simply seeing the word "diversity" and calling actions related to it leftist, PC crap, about skin colour, instead of just hiring the best person, regardless of colour, just points to a lack of knowledge of the topic, a lack of good business sense, and a complete failure to grasp the complexity and benefit of building a diverse team.